EASTERN NEWSROOM

Category: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

EWU Community Celebrates New MESA Center

December 16, 2024 by Melodie Little

MESA student has big scissors and is cutting the ribbon.

A recent reception celebrated the grand opening of the center, designed to build a pathway to success for students enrolled in STEM courses.

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EWU Joins Complete College America Accelerator to Drive Student Success and Close Equity Gaps

December 2, 2024

EWU Joins Complete College America Accelerator to Drive Student Success and Close Equity Gaps

Eastern is one of just over 100 institutions across the country chosen for the transformative effort, which is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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EWU to Host Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

November 14, 2024

Three wheelchair athletes playing basketball.

The tournament, in its third year, has a full schedule of games over Nov. 22-23.

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EWU Honors Native American Heritage Month

November 12, 2024

Banner that says Native American Heritage Month, November

This month provides an opportunity to reflect on the resilience and achievements of Native Americans, including our own friends and colleagues on campus.

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EWU Celebrates Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

September 27, 2024

EWU Celebrates Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

Campus events, open to all, will celebrate and honor Hispanic and Latine culture.

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CSTEM’s Inclusive Teaching Academy Recognized

September 12, 2024

CSTEM’s Inclusive Teaching Academy Recognized

Academy receives 2024 “Inspiring Programs in STEM Award” from Insight Into Diversity magazine.

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EWU Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

August 6, 2024

EWU Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

The $975,000 award will help EWU attract and retain a more diverse cohort of STEM-focused scientists and scholars.

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EWU Shows Its Pride

June 7, 2024 by Melodie Little

EWU Shows Its Pride

Eastern supported the Spokane Pride Parade and Festival by walking in the parade and hosting a booth.

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President’s Dialogue on Diversity Draws a Crowd

February 29, 2024

President’s Dialogue on Diversity Draws a Crowd

Eastern community welcomes China Jude, champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, as a full calendar of Black History Month events come to a close.

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President’s Dialogue on Diversity Features China Jude

February 18, 2024

President’s Dialogue on Diversity Features China Jude

As EWU closes out Black History Month, President Shari McMahan is inviting university students, faculty and staff to join her for the President’s Dialogue on Diversity featuring China Jude, PhD, former vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for the NFL’s Denver Broncos. The President’s Dialogue on Diversity event will be from noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday,

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